How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bud Carson Middle | Prairie Vista Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hawthorne, CA | Hawthorne, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 601 | 674 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 25.1:1 | 25.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.5% | 58.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bud Carson Middle | Prairie Vista Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| African American | 30.6% | 20.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.6% | 72.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Multiracial | 2.3% | 1.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bud Carson Middle | Prairie Vista Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 601:1 | 674:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 48.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.